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Textron Starts Fabricating Cessna Denali Test Articles

Engineers have started fabrication of the first static, fatigue test articles and initiated testing with the fuel system iron bird.

Business Aviation Is Now Clear Priority For Pilatus

The new Pilatus PC-24 business jet is due to enter service at the end of 2017.

EBACE Takes Off in Geneva Next Week

EBACE will once again showcase the worldwide business aviation industry's products and services.

Boeing: T-X Offering for U.S. Air Force is 'Production Relevant'

The manufacturer has produced two jets from a clean-sheet design to compete for the Air Force's T-X advanced jet trainer requirement.

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Gulfstream Delivers First B-registered G650 in China

This follows type certificate validation from China’s Civil Aviation Administration for Gulfstream’s flagship G650 and G650ER in mid-February.

BAE Systems Rolls Out First Typhoon and Hawk for Oman

Deliveries begin this year to replace Jaguars and supplement a previous buy of Hawks

Boeing Confident of Meeting KC-46 Testing, Delivery Targets

The manufacturer plans to complete certification testing and begin delivering the 767 military derivative by the end of the year.

EASA Certifies Latest SSJ100 Upgrade

B100 version of Superjet features increased takeoff weight with increased engine thrust

Epic Aircraft E1000 Flying Toward FAA Certification

The all-composite E1000 is targeting the hot market for high-performance turboprop singles.

Iran Air Takes Delivery Of Its First Four ATR 72-600s

Milestone sets foundation for Iran’s regional connectivity development plan

Boeing Delivers First 737 Max 8 to Malindo Air

Milestone reached on the same day FAA clears Max program to return to full range of flight activities

Stratos Is Serious About Single-engine 714

The first flight of the Stratos 714 single-engine jet last year shows that the program is back on track.

UPS Launches A300 Cockpit Modernization Program

Airbus and Honeywell chosen to collaborate on retrofit scheduled for certification in 2020

Russia’s MC-21 Starts Taxi Testing Ahead of First Flight

PW1400G-powered narrowbody on schedule to fly before summer

China's AG600 Mega Seaplane Prepares For First Flight

The AG600 is designed for a variety of parapublic and military missions.

Boeing Resumes 737 Max Flights

Company says regulatory agencies support the decision to fly

Analyst Sees Grounds for Optimism In Europe's Bizav Market

Brian Foley says improved political stability, stronger stock markets and an stabilized euro currency could be a good combination for the industry.

Airlander Hybrid Airship Flies Again

Modifications have been made after last year’s heavy landing. But firm customers are still awaited.

Boeing, Airbus Bolster Narrowbody Backlogs with New Sales

U.S. airframer collects order for eight 737 Max 9s while European group adds order for 30 A321s

Global 7000 Program on Track as Third Aircraft Flies

FTV3 joins a flight-test program that has been demonstrating “excellent system reliability” since it got under way in November.

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